Controls Technician
Job description
HydroExtrusions is a world-leading aluminium extrusion business counting around 100 production sites in 40 countries and employing 20,000 people. Through our unique combination of local expertise, global network, and unmatched R&D capabilities, we can offer everything from standards profiles, to advanced development and manufacturing for most industries.Since 1905, Hydro has turned natural resources into valuable products for people and businesses with focus on a safe and good workplace for our 30,000 employees in more than 140 locations.
Hydro is committed to leading the way in shaping a sustainable future and in doing so, creating more viable societies by developing natural resources into products and solutions in innovative and efficient ways to industries that matter.
Hydro employees can enjoy several benefits including:
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
Shifts Available and Hours:
1st Shift: 7am-7pm
2nd Shift: 7pm-7am
Job Summary: Plant/facility technical, electronic, mechanical maintenance, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance.
Required Education/Experience:
- Electrical Engineering Degree and or electrical/electronic technology field preferred or at least 10 years equivalent experience.
- Minimum of 9 years proficiency in programming/navigating and troubleshooting PLC control systems is required
- Experience with Allen Bradley PLC-5, SLC-500, ControlLogix, and PanelView Plus
- Familiarity with the following industrial control communication protocols: ControlNet, Ethernet, DH+, Remote I/O, Device Net.
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
- Technical degree preferred but not required
- Minimum of 9 years of hands-on industrial experience with control systems
- Experience with PLC and HMI/operator interface configurations and minor changes
- Ability to communicate in Spanish
- Assist operating and maintenance departments in selecting and standardizing equipment, software, device upgrades, drives and HMI interfaces to improve equipment operation and control system reliability
- Provide written documentation of changes to control systems engineers and notifications to all maintenance employees and stakeholder when significant changes are made to control systems so that troubleshooters on all shifts are aware of recent changes
Competencies:
Good verbal communication skills
Quick thinking and problem solving
Work Safely and ensure the safety of all team members
Job Responsibilities:
- Assist with installation, start-up, and maintenance of plant/facility electrical equipment and control systems, with emphasis on troubleshooting PLC-based control systems and electrical troubleshooting.
- PLC and HMI/operator interface configurations and minor changes
- Support the day-to-day operations in all departments
Care, Courage, & Collaboration
At Hydro We care about our People!
We care about Safety!
You should be proficient in:
- PLC Troubleshooting Skills
- Electrical Schematics
- Electrical Troubleshooting Skills
- PLC Programming Experience
- Engineering Degree
- IT Equipment (Servers, Networks, Telecom, Cloud)
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) (Allen Bradley)
Salary info:
$36.71 - $41.60 / hr
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